The former council house was placed on the market by Devon and Cornwall Housing (DCH), which said the money gained from the sale will be used to support affordable housing in the local area.

Group CEO for DCH, Paul Crawford, said before the final bid that the proceeds of the sale would fund at least 10 affordable homes in Cornwall.

“The challenge is how do we maximise the worth of our homes in good locations,” he said. “If we retained that home, it would benefit one family, but, by selling it, it will create a significant number of affordable homes for many families.